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DRI seizes 6.2 kg of foreign gold, arrests three in smuggling operation
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized approximately 6.2 kg of foreign-origin gold at the Air Cargo Complex in Trivandrum on October 15, 2026. This operation revealed a sophisticated gold smuggling method that utilized unaccompanied baggage, involving insiders and intermediaries to facilitate the retrieval of smuggled goods. The gold, valued at Rs. 9.18 crore, was cleverly concealed within various hardware items, including a floor spring and metal locks. Three individuals were arrested in connection with this operation as part of DRI's ongoing efforts to combat organized gold smuggling.
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